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Sunday Readings
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Welcome to St. Mary's!
We are a vibrant Episcopal church, located on the barrier island of Stone Harbor. Our congregation includes 180 households from the Seven Mile Beach and offshore communities. We are active throughout the year with a variety of church functions, substantial outreach projects, a choir, and an energetic youth program.
And we are growing, beyond our island home into Cape May County...
- through Partners in Ministry, an exciting initiative with St. Barnabas by the Bay Mission, Villas,
- the realization of a thrift shop in Rio Grande and its expansion with a furniture annex, and
- the establishment of a partnership center, The Branches, a common space for St. Mary's and St. Barnabas to do ministry in Cape May County effectively. These ventures are moving us forward in hope, growing the ministry of the Episcopal Church in Cape May County.
We invite you to join us as we strive to accomplish God's work and to discover his presence among us. We welcome you to St. Mary's website, and hope that you will join us at St. Mary's in worship!
The Rev. John W. Sosnowski, Rector
The Rev. Debra K. Bullock, Assistant to the Rector and Vicar of St. Barnabas
The Rev. Ronald Lockhart, Assisting Clergy
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Fall is just around the corner! Check the calendar for upcoming meetings.
Pantry Shelf Neighborhood Outreach
Our New Members Ministry Team wishes to thank all those who helped in any way to make the Food Pantry Project such a success! We collected over 20 bags of groceries on Sunday, September 28th from the Court House community. This was a wonderful response!
The next meeting of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens for Affordable Housing is scheduled for Ocober 9th at 5 PM at The Branches in Rio Grande. Anyone interested in finding out more about this group and the issue of affordable housing in Cape May County is welcome to attend. Monthly meetings are held at The Branches. If you would like to learn more, or get involved, please join us for a meeting, or contact Fr. John or Pastor Debra. An informative display is set up in parish hall outlining the facts about the need for affordable housing in our County.
Tickets are now on sale for our annual mouth-watering Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner on Saturday, November 1, at 6 PM in the parish hall. $10 per person, children under 12 are free. Tickets sell out fast - see Joe Spence or Bill Haines, Stan Moore or Lou Schweickhardt to get yours!
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Looking for a place to gather and meet new friends?
...a chance to just relax, enjoy life and have conversation
...a place to learn new things and ask questions
...an opportunity to pay attention to God stirring in our hearts
...above all, a place where all are welcome,
then come to The Branches!

See what The Branches is all about.
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Beginning September 8th at 7 PM, Pastor Debra will offer a 6-week class at The Branches looking at a variety of spiritual practices that can enhance our development as Christians. Everyone is welcome! Interested? Contact Pastor Debra.
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The Addiction Support Group will continue to meet at 7:30 pm each Thursday evening at The Branches under the dual leadership of The Rev. Ronald and Sandra Lockhart.
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